US Bridges

Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 2N R 1W · Structure no. SA7900000000031

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesCoons Hill Road
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationSec 15 T 2N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates31.13397, -91.19357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coons Hill Road over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.